Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 27.0% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.8% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.5% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 25.7% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.5% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calhoun County poor health reports exceed national average
Health data brief for Calhoun County, West Virginia.
Data indicates that 28.7% of adults in Calhoun County report poor or fair health, which is one of the highest rates in the state and significantly exceeds the national average of 17%. This high rate of reported health issues is measured alongside a life expectancy of 71.5 years, which is lower than both the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio stands at 65 per 100,000, nearing the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 50 per 100,000, which is one-fifth of the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.5%, nearly matching the state average of 7.6% and staying below the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.